Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. Introducing Event Technology Trends 2022. Brandt and Will give the audience a one-hour rundown of event technology trends of 2022.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Unsurprisingly, companies are heavily invested in attendee satisfaction. Often, event planners turn to metrics and attendee engagement as a measure of an event’s success. That’s why we’ve brought on an expert on all things attendee engagement metrics, Ryan Costello. I was like, what else can I do?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Here are three ways meeting professionals can benefit from recent technological developments to future-proof their events post-pandemic. Take Recordings.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. When it comes to event planner networking ideas, it can be difficult to find new and exciting ways to effectively bring the right people together. Use technology to better connect your attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Smart Meetings spoke with one of our 2022 Meeting Professionals of the Year , event psychology advisor Victoria Matey , to learn more about the role that behavioral health plays in the lives of busy meeting professionals and their attendees. For one, how do you take breaks? Do you stay at your desk and look at social media?

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2022

Attendee retention rate is one of the most important event KPIs. When event planners measure how many attendees have attended their events before, they are getting insights into attendee loyalty. So, how can event organizers measure and increase attendee retention ? Boost Attendee Retention With Gamification.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2022

Pricing transparency in event technology companies is lacking, to say the least. As a recent Skift Meetings article points out, event planners often have no time or energy to sit through long demos and discuss pricing for weeks. Costs depend on the size of the event and the features planners want to implement.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2023

Navigating event attendee data requires the right balance between collecting valuable information and respecting event attendee privacy. But with rapid advancements in technology and law that struggles to keep up, finding that balance can be tricky, especially as tech becomes cheaper and easier to access. adds Dustin. “It

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 12, 2023

The Spring 2023 research compiles the views of corporate, association, academic, and third-party event planners from around the world. Another interesting conclusion from the responses of the 275 planners, who came from the U.S.,

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2022

But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”. Event attendees have a lot of options in-between event sessions, whether it is The Winter Village in Bryant Park which has a large winter market and an ice rink. In mid-January, attendees can treat themselves to Winter Jazz Fest featuring over 700 artists.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As a production company, we get a lot of questions about virtual attendee engagement. Arguably one of the biggest pain points for planners, driving engagement isn’t quite as hard as one might think. Particularly about how to come up with strategies that make attendees happy and eager for more, both during and after the fact.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Event planners can now start to think about what life looks like on the other side. As event planners, we’ve always taken responsibility for the safety and security of our attendees while they were in our care. Many events that have begun their relaunch are insisting attendees have a vaccine passport before admitting entry.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Here are three ways meeting professionals can benefit from recent technological developments to future-proof their events post-pandemic. Take Recordings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2022

Are virtual attendees seeing value? According to Kim Myhre, founder of Experience Designed, in “ Attendees to Virtual Events: To Charge or Not to Charge? So how do event and meeting planners make sure attendees see value in attending a hybrid event virtually? Give virtual attendees a view from on-stage.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

In addition, MPI conducts a 12-hour online-education marathon featuring three 15-minute sessions per hour; these cover a wide range of job issues for planners as well as career advancement and physical and mental wellness. Tarnow’s final thought for planners: “There is no such thing as a self-made person.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

In the early days of the pandemic, attendees were more accepting of bad camera angles, awkward transitions between segments, or video that looked grainy. Plus, anything you send attendees gives the organization another avenue to layer the learning (colors, themes, swag). Attendees may not be watching the event in real-time.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2022

The platform allows companies to completely optimize the digital registration experience for event attendees, especially for global companies that want every event to be new and exciting. The MPAV merger intended to create a one-stop shop for meeting planners organizing in-person, hybrid and virtual events, Smart Meetings reported.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. And even though innovative event technology solutions help automate many of the event planning processes, certain tasks remain unchanged. However, that might be a dangerous endeavor.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

Crowd control is going to be on meeting planners’ minds in the first few months of the post-pandemic era, and there’s no better model for how to herd the hordes than the Walt Disney Company. QR codes, RFID-based “MagicBands,” mobile ordering apps, and other digital technologies help reduce social contact.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Events have evolved significantly over the years, and technology has been at the forefront. Event technology has become an essential aspect of planning and executing successful events. However, mastering the art of event technology is critical to planning and hosting a successful event.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 19, 2024

Two technology suppliers recently incorporated A.I. features into their event-management platforms to enhance the attendee’s experience and the host’s results. will be applied to attendee feedback, helping the host organization generate agenda and content possibilities for future events. And after an event, A.I.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner. By signing a contract with a venue, meeting planners can quickly lose their freedom to choose their AV provider. When attendees walk away, what do they say?”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. Most trends in our guide are beginner-friendly.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? of attendees say they expect in-person conferences to use modern technology (e.g. of attendees say they expect in-person conferences to use modern technology (e.g. What is event technology? Think again!

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Today on the Event Tech Podcast we are talking all about how to choose event technology and why cost should not be the sole deciding factor. Recently, 65% of planners cited cost as the deciding factor. Will jumps into the discussion with a big stat “when one choosing one technology provider over another, the largest there, 65.3%

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs. Plan with confidence! Moreover, the culinary offerings are second to none.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Due to the ever-greater need for customization, responsiveness and excellence, planners need to be on top of their game more than ever before, said Mike Dietrich, senior director of platform marketing at Cvent. Whether it is the people staffing an event or the technology used to run it, there is always room for improvement. “We

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Yet, despite the high potential for virtual events due to cost savings and ease of access, there is a considerable challenge ahead for event organizers to deliver a truly valuable experience by replicating the networking opportunities for attendees that exist during live events. which can include channels for each conference track.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 22, 2024

The event industry is propelled by continuously evolving event technology and increasingly demanding and specific attendee expectations. The Strategic Use of Data Analytics for More Informed Decision-making Data analytics are critical for tailoring event strategies to attendee behaviors and preferences.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2023

A recently published Freeman report highlights a significant shift in the demographics of B2B event attendees. With this new generation of younger, more diverse, and more educated attendees emerging, the event industry must adapt to meet their evolving needs and expectations. Tune in and find out what they have to say!

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Endless Events

MAY 25, 2020

When an event reaches the end, most planners forget all the amazing content opportunities it can still provide. They’re at your disposal and, if you make good use of them, at the disposal of your attendees. And Ziotag is the tool event planners everywhere have been waiting for! The results? Are you curious? Click To Tweet.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 27, 2022

Specifically, the things that caught attendees’ attention and excited them two or three years ago simply might not be the same now. That’s one of the goals of RE-AK Technologies, a firm presently participating in the Event Lab at Montreal Convention Centre, which fosters new approaches to event design.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 5, 2023

The three individuals zeroed in on how event technology could make or break events in this hypothetical scenario. Event technology, Gungadin said, is also next-pandemic-proof, largely due to the reactionary growth of digital events during lockdowns that felt like “the Wild West,” he said. So there have been a lot of case studies now.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Despite the enthusiasm, companies may be missing out on the competitive advantage events offer, warned the report, titled “The Event Marketing Evolution: An Era of Data, Technology, and Revenue Impact.”. They use basic metrics like number of attendees, leads generated and social media mentions. The reason? Personalized Experience.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2019

Stay Up to Date on New Technology. As a meeting planner, it’s important to follow what’s trendy on the tech front. Ask your attendees. Post-event, send out surveys to attendees about every aspect, from cleanliness to food, to technology. More : This January, Resolve to Boost Your EQ. The future is now.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This growth brings both ample opportunities and new challenges as planners work to accommodate an influx of attendees while booking, planning and executing events. Technology solutions like wellness apps or gamification elements can help attendees stay aware of their wellness at a meeting.

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